A novel minimally invasive technique for lumbar decompression, realignment, and navigated interbody fusion. Issue 9 (September 2015) - Reinshagen, Clemens
Highlights HLIF is a navigated minimally invasive technique, that combines advantages of the PLIF and TLIF approach. A traditional unilateral dorsal midline approach serves for thorough decompression as well as implantation of ipsilateral pedicle screws in a vertical (dorsoventral) fashion. The same unilateral dorsal midline approach is employed to implant a specially designed cage. Contralateral pedicle screws are placed in a traditional minimally invasive percutaneous dorsolateral fashion. HLIF minimizes tissue trauma.